Spearheading the increase of the nearly 3,000 participants who attended were premiere keynote speakers Olympic Gold Medalist ice skater Scott Hamilton, three-time international bestselling author David Meerman Scott and InMovement’s business leader Gary Hirschel. More than 50 in-depth roundtable discussions, sessions and case studies lead by 200 engaging and educational speakers revealed key findings and unique strategies on how to better serve employees in the workplace with improved wellness initiatives.

“The record number of participants, speakers and exhibitors at this year’s conference reflects the need of employers within this $6 billion industry on how they are truly seeking innovations in program design, total well-being strategies and successful wellness communication tools,” explained Jonathan Edelheit, Editor-in-Chief, Corporate Wellness Magazine and Director of Corporate Health & Wellness Association. “We are beyond pleased with the attendance and testimonials we have received and look forward to providing even more educational opportunities at next year’s annual conference.”

Wearable device integration in wellness programs and best practices in capturing data were important topics at two prominent conference sessions: Wristy Business: Ask the Experts Panel and Wearable Think Tank Roundtable Discussion. Attendees sought solutions on how to best use wearable devices in their workplaces and make sound decisions based on captured data.